Group B ride for Sunday 20th August. Depart Clee Cycles at 9am as normal. A 43 mile ride, out via the A442 to Rindleford, then via Worfield to Bobbington, Kinver, Stourton, Swindon with coffee and cake at the Vineyard after 30 miles at around 11.30’ish. Back via Claverly and the Hobbins. There is a short off-road section – nothing too strenous, a canal towpath, but there is a road variation depending on conditions on the day. Average speed 13-14mph, suitable for anyone wanting a nice, even-paced ride with a few bumps along the way – all welcome. Steve and Jayne leading.

Group A Sunday 20 Aug – 88k, out through Highley, across river at Upper Arley, through Cookley and Kinver, coffee stop at Halfpenny Green Vineyard, back via Pattingham and Bromley Bank. https://www.strava.com/routes/10181836

Bridgnorth Cycling Club. Road Rides. 30th July 2017. Meet Clee Cycles @ 09.00.
We enter the peak holiday season with several regular leaders away in the sun, and two of the girls taking part in the ‘Ride London’ Sportive – Good luck to you both. Six months ago the club were scraping around looking for one ride leader – for just one club run, let alone last weeks four ! A call for someone to lead the ‘A’ ride this weekend bought an almost instant response. Thank you Tony for stepping up.
A quick aside to let you all know this will be my final post on club rides. After 9 uninterrupted and sometimes exhausting months of coordinating, organizing, cajoling, posting and coffee sampling, its time to take a break and hand over to Paul Morris, the clubs Road Secretary. To all who have offered to lead, and to those who have supported the rides. Thank you.
A welcome and popular change of terrain this week, ‘flatlander’ riding.
Group A Meet @ Clee Cycles at 09.00 for a 56 mile ride at between 16 – 17 mph. Bridgnorth – Albrighton – Brewood – Bishops Wood – Great Chartwell – Shifnal. 36 miles, 11.30. Cofffee and Cake, Nans Bar and Coffee shop.. Albrighton -Roman Road – Badger – Bridgnorth 56 miles. Arrive approx 13.30.
Strava: http://www.strava.com/routes/9790435
All welcome
Group B. Meet @ Clee Cycles at 09.00 By popular demand. Another 44 mile easy paced loop to the north. Bridgnorth – Albrighton – Brewood – Bishops Wood – Shifnal. 11.30, 32 miles. Coffee and Cake. Nans Bar and Coffee shop. Return directly to Bridgnorth via Beckbury. Bridgnorth 44 miles. Arrive around 13.00.

After the tough test of last week’s Shropshire Thrills – For all those who found it a demanding challenge, remember it’s the effort that counts more than the result. Rides this week return to a more undemanding normality. Both rides head directly north on gently undulating roads, with both groups meeting for Coffee and Cake at Latta Da, Albrighton on their return journey’s.

Group A. Meet @ Clee Cycles at 09.00 for a 57 mile ride at an average speed of between 15 -17 mph. Shifnal – Great Chartwell – Church Eaton – Brewood – Albrighton. Coffee and Cake @ Latte Da. Albrighton at 11.30, 37 miles. Kingswood – Pattingham – Bobbington – Six Ashes – Quatford – Bridgnorth arrive at approx. 13.30. There is the option for the shorter and more direct return with Group B.

All Welcome. If you are unsure of your ability, it is recommended you start with Group B in the first instance.

The Bridgnorth CC are running a selection of special Sunday road rides this weekend based upon the 50, 70 & 100 mile routes traditionally part of the Shropshire Hills Sportive organized by Mamil Cycling, but not being run this year.

The event is open to all Bridgnorth CC club members, riders from other clubs, individuals and invited guests – everybody. There will be no entry fee, no dedicated feed stations, no signed routes but still some support on route and sunshine – probably.

Schedule: Registration/Sign In @ Clee Cycles courtesy of Andy from 08.00 onwards. Riders who want an early start can leave from 08.00 onwards, either as individuals or part of a group – see note below.

100 mile hard riders. Registration/Sign In for a 09.00 departure.
50 and 70 mile rides Registration/Sign In for a 09.30 departure. Note. The 50 mile ride will probably have a Coffee/Cake stop of choice so carry some cash and a bike lock.
50 mile soft riders for those who want an easy paced ride. Registration/Sign In for departure just after 08.30.

Routes will not be signed, but are available below on the three Garmin maps. Ensure you are familiar with your selected route if you want to see Mum again ! The routes are generally fairly demanding.

It is expected that all three rides will arrive back at Clee Cycles between 13.30 – 15.00 There will be a Gazebo and a simple BBQ in the car park of Clee Cycles – thank you Andy for your support, from 13.00 onwards. Partners, friends and family are welcome to the BBQ (very small charge to cover costs) or purchase drinks in ‘The George’. If anyone is available to volunteer to help out at the BBQ, can they let either Barry, Debbie, Paul, Andy or Bryan know please.

All welcome. Ensure you are carrying sufficient fluids and food or gels for the distance you intend riding.

Next week back to normality with Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ rides to Albrighton and Latte Da. Courtesy of Jimmy and Graham .

Group A. Meet at Clee Cycles @ 09.00 for a 56 mile ride at between 15 – 17 mph average speed. A flat(ish) fast(ish) ride to the north, east and finally south with a drop off for any of the Highley posse at their front door . Bridgnorth – Pattingham – Albrighton – Brewood – Codsall – Seisdon. Coffee and Cake @ Halfpenny Green, The Vineyard at 11.30, 36 miles. Six Ashes – Hampton Load – Chelmarsh – Bridgnorth. 13.30.

Weeks Club Programme:
Club kit due for delivery this week !
Dave Hughes. Sportive Coordinator, has announced on the BCC forum the next Sportive. Bostin (Black country for good – apparently) Newport. 23rd July 2017. Choice of three courses, 50, 100, 120 kilometers. It would help the club if riders entering could indicate to Dave which distance they are riding.
Information and Entry: http://www.bostinride.com/bostin-newport-cyclo/

Tuesday, 4th July 2017. MTB ride. Meet Clee Cycles @ 18.00. All Welcome. Info. on open page on Tuesday morning.
Wednesday, 5th July 2017. Evening Road Ride. Meet Clee Cycles @ 18.00. All Welcome. Info. on open page on Monday morning.
Thursday 6th July 2017. Morning Road Rides Cancelled for the next two weeks due to work and holiday commitments.
Sunday 9th July, 2017. Shropshire Thrills Club Rides. All welcome, 50, 70 and 100 miles. Clee Cycles @ 08.30 – 09.00 with a BBQ (small charge to cover costs) at the finish. Info. on open page and web site next Thursday.

Bridgnorth Cycling Clubs Popular Road Rides. Sunday, June 25th, 2017. Four new leaders, two for each Group, and more new routes. This week going to the wilder, bumpier west.

Group A. Meet @ Clee Cycles at 09.00 for a 54 mile ride at an average speed between 15 – 17 mph. Bridgnorth – Broseley – Much Wenlock – Easthope – Longville in the Dale – Wall under Heywood – Diddlebury – Munslow – Coffee and Home Made Cake at Willows Cafe, Ditton Priors at 11.30, 34 miles. Ride an additional 20 miles with Group A to arrive back in Bridgnorth at 13.30 or ride back directly via Neeton with Group B for a 13.00 arrival.

Group B. Meet @ Clee Cycles at 09.00 for a 41 miles ride at the comfortable speed of the slowest, normally at an average of between 13 – 14 mph. Bridgnorth – Monkhampton – Bourton – Wall under Heywood – Rushbury – Diddlebury – Tugford – Coffee and Home made Cake at Willows Cafe, Ditton Priors at 11.30, 30 miles. Ride directly back to Bridgnorth via Neeton, 13.00, or a longer 20 miles ride with Group A, arriving at 13.30.

If you want an even easier ride, or are not certain how you would manage, why not have a leisurely ride out to Willows Cafe, Ditton Priors for 11.30 and receive a warm welcome and enjoy the return ride with a Group B. Willows Cafe can be found by leaving the centre of Ditton Priors on the Middleton Priors road. Past the Trading Estate on the right. Willows Cafe is then a further 200 meters on the left, in what from the outside looks like a White House.

Group A. Meet Clee Cycles @ 09.00. 54 mile ride at 15 -17 mph. Bridgnorth – Quatt – Woolverley – Cookley – Kinver – Hinksford. Coffee and Cake at The Vineyard (34 miles. 11.30). Either return to Bridgnorth via a further 19 miles with Group A at 13.30, or take a more direct 12 mile return route with Group B. (13.00).

Group B. Meet Clee Cycles @ 09.00. 41 miles at the comfortable speed of the slowest. Usually 13 – 14 mph. Once clear of Bridgnorth, a pleasant hidden lane rich ride to Kinver and beyond. The ride Includes views of the Malverns, (weather permitting), Cave Houses, and a ride down the long forgotten ‘Spooky Lane’. Coffee and Cake at ‘The Vineyard’ (30 miles. 11.30). Return either with Group B ( 12 miles) to Bridgnorth via Claverley for about 13.00 or an 19 extra miles with Group A. (13.30).

Reminder: If a ride has to be postponed because of adverse weather conditions there will be a notification posted before 07.00.
Special Event Early Notice. The sharp eyed will have noticed that there will be NO Shropshire Hills Sportive promoted by Mamil this year. The Bridgnorth Cycling Club, in agreement with Mamil are proposing to run three club rides of 50, 70 and 100 miles over the Shropshire Hills Sportive course’s on Sunday 9th July from Clee Cycles. There will be some ‘Jollies’ organized by the club for the finish at Clee Cycles. More details nearer the date. Diary entry. 9th July.

Why not join a lively, friendly and fast growing cycling club for organized weekly road, Sportive and MTB rides, good friendly company and coffee and cream cakes ! It couldn’t be more simple – turn up and ride and see how you like it. If you decide you do – almost everybody does, it’s a tenner to join for a year. In return you get around 25 pounds worth of free British Cycling Bronze membership and many other benefits. Plus enjoyable, friendly, organized and led group rides to suit everybody. Get the jersey.

Criterium du Dauphine. Sunday 4th – 11th June. The last major event before the Tour de France. Live or delayed on Eurosport (it’s tennis season) or live feeds available from: www.cyclingfans.com